Finding the Third Proportional to 28,330 and 62,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,330 and 62,380 is: 137,354.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,330 : 62,380 = 62,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,330/62,380 = 62,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,330x = 62,380 × 62,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,330x = 3,891,264,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,891,264,400/28,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,354.90
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